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2. Administrator Certification Program Fees
3. Vendor Information
4. Application Processing
5. Vendor Resources
6. Core of Knowledge Curricula

Changes to Administrator Certification Training Requirements

PIN 23-14-CCLD – (Changes to Administrator Certification Training Requirements)

Pursuant to the recently passed Assembly Bill (AB) 120, prospective and current Certified Administrators have the option to satisfy live training requirements for Initial Certification Training Programs (ICTP) and Continuing Education Training Programs (CETP) via Department-approved in-person or live-stream training.  Additionally, AB 120 clarifies the requirements for individuals seeking certification or recertification as an ARFPSHN Administrator.  Please refer to PIN 23-14-CCLD for more information regarding the changes to the administrator certification training requirements, including changes to course format terminology.

Administrators and vendors are encouraged to become familiar with the amendments to Health and Safety Code sections 1522.41, 1562.3, 1567.50, and 1569.616.

Administrator Certification Program Fees

Vendor Application Fees (Effective July 1, 2024)

 

Application	Fee Amount
Vendor Initial Application, Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)	$210
Vendor Renewal Application (ICTP)	$210
Vendor Initial Application, Continuing Education Training Program (CETP)	$140
Vendor Renewal Application (CETP)	$140
Vendor Course Fees (CETP)	$10 per unit

  

Vendor Information – Application Processing

The ACB encourages vendors to submit vendor applications, course requests, change of instructor requests, rosters, etc., using the Vendor Automation Platform.   The platform allows vendors to track submissions and receive ACB notices confirming the transaction.

Registering to access the system is free and easy.  A one-time registration for your vendorship will be required upon your first use of service.  Registering for an account does not mean you are an approved vendor.

If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the Vendor Automation Platform, contact the Administrator Certification Bureau – Vendor Support and Review Unit at: ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Click the following link to register and sign-in to the platform:

Vendor Automation Platform

• For step by step instructions in using the service, see the following link for the Vendor Automation Manual
• Information on Credit Card Payments for Fees

Application Processing Fees

Credit card payments for application processing fees are only available for applications submitted online through the Vendor Automation Platform.  For any Vendor Applications or Request for Course Approvals submitted via postal mail, please send a check or money order with the corresponding Notice of Payment Information below.

• Use the following document to submit identifying vendor information with your payment:
  • Notice of Payment Information: Vendor Fees
  • Notice of Payment Information: Course Fees

Note:  Paper applications with identifying vendor information must be mailed to the ACB at:

CDSS – ACB
744 P Street, MS 9-15-807
Sacramento, CA 95814
ATTN: Vendor Support and Review Unit

If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the service, contact ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Vendor Resources

• Initial and Continuing Education Vendor Regulations
• Vendor Quarterly Course Schedule Notifications
• Vendor Application Guidelines
• Vendor Tool: Guide for Course Review
• Sample Course Outline
• Sample Certificate of Completion
• CCLD Provider Information Notices
• Forms

For general information or questions, contact the Vendor Help Desk:
ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov

Core of Knowledge Curricula

• Adult Residential Facilities
• Group Homes
• Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs